Toy Library awards Life Memberships
3 September 2019
The EGHS Ark Toy and Activity Library awarded Life Membership to two long serving volunteers. Margaret Stephens and Grace Rachinger both received Life Memberships at the Toy Library’s AGM. Margaret has been a Toy Library Auxiliary member and volunteer for 19 years, having joined in 2000. During her time Margaret has seen many location changes,…
Learn MoreYear of change for Toy Library
3 September 2019
At the 37th annual meeting of the EGHS Ark Toy and Activity Library, members celebrated moving into their new toy library space at the Community Health Centre. Returning president Kaye Chamings said many changes had taken place throughout the existence of the Toy Library, be it a change of premises due to circumstances or direction…
Learn MoreBusy year of fundraising for Residents’ Support Group
3 September 2019
The EGHS Residents’ Support Group AGM guests enjoyed a fashion parade from Caring Clothing, a company which provides specialist clothing for the elderly, residents in residential aged care and the disabled. RSG group members modelled the clothing and created interest among those who attended. Marlene Goudie was returned as president of the group and will…
Learn MoreVirtual reality technology help staff understand dementia
3 September 2019
Staff from 70 Lowe St attended two unique training sessions in July. The two training sessions were Understanding Dementia and Enabling EDIE, which uses virtual reality technology to enhance carers’ knowledge of the impact of dementia and to develop a support plan that enables Edie and his wife to live more confidently with dementia. The…
Learn MoreStrengthening Hospitals Response to Family Violence
4 August 2019
As part of the Ballarat Health Cluster, East Grampians Health Service is participating in a new project evaluating the state-wide program, Strengthening Hospitals Response to Family Violence. The project is being led by the Royal Women’s Hospital and the University of Melbourne and will look at how hospitals support and respond when a patient or…
Learn MoreSolar project to result in huge cost savings
4 August 2019
An exciting development at East Grampians Health Service will see huge cost savings resulting in more money being reinvested back into the health service. A feasibility study conducted by Community Power Hub Ballarat identified an opportunity to reduce growing power costs at East Grampians Health Service through the implementation of two solar projects across four…
Learn MoreRadiology students enjoying time spent at EGHS
4 August 2019
Two Medical Imaging students are currently spending time at East Grampians Health Service as part of their university placement programs. Diveka Kumararuban is a third year sonography student from Central Queensland University which has a campus in Melbourne. Diveka is here for 15 weeks undertaking ultrasound work only, gaining valuable experience by performing as many…
Learn MoreLong serving nurses retire
4 August 2019
East Grampians Health Service earlier this year farewelled two of its long serving nurses. Yvonne Byron and Linden Marland each enjoyed a farewell morning tea in Café Pyrenees with colleagues attending to wish them well in their retirement. With 50 years of service under her belt, Yvonne’s ‘memory board’ was a great talking point at…
Learn MoreBlue Ribbon Foundation commits to new X Ray machine
4 August 2019
The Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation Ararat Branch held its 18th annual Gala Night in May, at which was announced the commitment of the branch to purchase a new X Ray machine for East Grampians Health Service. The branch also handed over a cheque for $80,000 as the first instalment towards this project. The Gala…
Learn MoreWWW Dinner back bigger and better than ever
9 July 2019
Looking for a girls’ night out to warm up your winter? The East Grampians Health Service Women Wisdom and Wellbeing Dinner is back in 2019, bigger and better than ever! After a break in 2018, the WWW Dinner will return for the 17th year to the Ararat Town Hall on Friday August 23 with theme…
Learn MoreShade sail to protect children at Toy Library
9 July 2019
A shade sail has been erected at the newly opened Ark Toy and Activity Library and will ensure sun protection for children who use the facilities over the summer months. The new Toy Library was built as part of the Community Health Centre redevelopment and families are now enjoying the new space. The Toy Library…
Learn MoreEGHS receives equipment from Humpty Dumpty Foundation
9 July 2019
The East Grampians Health Service Urgent Care Centre and Midwifery Unit have recently received vital equipment donated by the Humpty Dumpty Foundation. The aim of the Humpty Dumpty Foundation is to provide essential paediatric medical equipment to hospitals and health services across the Australia for the prevention or control of disease in children. The UCC…
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